Always My Choice

I don’t know a single mother anywhere who doesn’t grow weary, at times. Bone tired, in fact. 

And yes, all my children (and I) are sinners in desperate need of a Savior. I am capable of every sin known to man, as are my children. And it is only by the Grace of God that I don’t fall more often or farther than I do.

But, I do know that I can walk whatever path He sets my feet to with joy, if I choose it.

I find that when my responsibilities are the heaviest, I can choose to look at my “load” or look at my Father’s Face. 

When I look at my never ending list of “to-do’s”, or have to deal with a recurring character issue in myself or my children AGAIN, I have to choose how to handle it. 

Do I use my strength, energy, wisdom? Or do I allow Him to fill me to overflowing with every resource I need to not only faithfully fulfill my responsibilities, but to sing in the process? 

I always have the choice.

I love this text in the Message:
Matthew 11:28
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

I believe it!